"Where are the animals? Why haven't I seen any yet?"

Shami began to wonder.

However, the circus shows like lions jumping through fire hoops and ponies walking on tightropes are more or less similar everywhere.

But the Elf Maiden beside him wasn't focused on the circus performance at all; her eyes were fixed on Shami's hand intertwined with hers.

This hand-holding posture is completely something only lovers do, right!

If this plot continues, there's a chance I'll be confessed to tonight! Even if you confess, I won't easily accept it, Shami! Elf maidens still prefer a sense of ritual!

On stage, two Circus Masters seriously stared at each other; one of them first opened his cage, and out came a monkey covered in spikey fur.

The other one also opened a cage, from which slowly emerged a calf with a horn growing in the middle of its forehead.

"Go! Spikey Monkey! Use Monkey Fist!"

"It's decided! Go! Single Horn Calf! Use Barbaric Charge!"

As the Circus Master's voice fell, the monkey and the calf began attacking each other, and the audience cheered below.

"Wait, this isn't a circus performance! From the battle format to the Circus Masters' shouts, it's totally like a Pokémon battle!"

"There are plenty of strange animals to capture, like the Flame-necked Bird, which originally loves fire and can withstand a certain temperature. If you make them jump through fire hoops, they're basically doing their usual work. Of course, the audience wouldn't be satisfied."

The Elf Maiden spoke while watching.

In Shami's mind, strange knowledge accumulated.

Soon, due to the significant size difference, the Single Horn Calf easily won the victory.

"Amazing! Single Horn Calf! We successfully gained recognition from this circus dojo! Single Horn Calf, we must win the Circus World Championship!"

"But they've already started talking about dojos and World Championships; is there really such a competition? Is this truly a circus performance? They're obviously from the same circus troupe! Why did the scene suddenly take on a dramatic twist?"

The people present cheered, leaving only Shami perplexed.

"Don't be so serious! Compared to ordinary circus shows, if they sometimes involve role-playing scenarios, isn't it more exciting and immersive? Hotels have lots of classroom scenes, train scenes..."

"That's completely different, Lureya!"

Before long, another Circus Master stepped forward.

"Haha, Single Horn Calf is it? Let me show you my skills!"

Only to see the Circus Master open a tall cage beside him, from which stood out a pale skeleton, arms crossed, confidently looking at the Single Horn Calf.

Shami's face turned pale.

"Isn't that the Bone Frame? Why is it appearing on the circus stage? Has the circus mixed in non-animal things?"

Lureya was also surprised.

In fact, it was the Elf Maiden's first time seeing a human circus.

All I could say was, they played it quite fancy.

Trying to act knowledgeable but almost unable to keep it up.

"Go! Skeleton Ape Man! Use 'Mountain's Agile Walk'! Since Ape Men need to survive in deep mountains and forests, they've honed the ability to skillfully avoid various dangers even when walking."

"Wow, it's the first time I've seen Skeleton Ape Man!"

"This ability is nine-tenths strong!"

People below the stage discussed fervently.

"There it is! Skill explanation! If they really had such abilities, they wouldn't have died and become skeletons, right! Moreover, it originally wasn't even an ape man!"

Shami frowned, whispering a remark.

On stage, the Bone Frame took out a pair of red stockings, spread them open, and waved it at the Single Horn Calf.

The Circus Master beside him quickly corrected.

"Skeleton Ape Man used 'Bullfighting Skill'!"

"They are totally two unknown partners cooperating for the first time!"

The Single Horn Calf furiously charged ahead, soon crashing into the iron plate behind and fainting.

The battle continued.

The Bone Frame was swapped out, and Shami pulled Lureya to the backstage where they found the Bone Frame, cloaked and preparing to leave quietly.

"Hey, what are you doing? Why did you suddenly become someone from the circus, Bone Frame!"

"Eh, Master Shami? Miss Lureya is here too?"

The Bone Frame was surprised, then rubbed its skull.

"Ahahaha, did you catch me?"

"Aren't you worried about your identity being exposed?" Shami frowned, "If you get captured and imprisoned, I can't save you."

"Don't worry, Master Shami. I know the owner of this circus. The War Song Circus is run by a Female Beastman. Moreover, this Female Beastman performed in the Demon Realm during the Luwaka era and is quite friendly with the Demon Race."

"Really?"

"Yes."

The Bone Frame nodded, "So I was invited to perform a gig. What do you think, Master Shami, does skeleton plus circus sound promising?"

"Just the shocking part!"

Shami sighed in relief.

"By the way, Master Shami, why are you and Miss Lureya out so late? I'm out because it's easier to move at night; even if spotted, I can quickly hide. You two..."

The Bone Frame looked up and down at both of them, soon noticing their hands connected.

Lureya nervously brought her legs together.

The Bone Frame remained silent for a while and then greeted Lureya respectfully.

"Miss Lureya, although I sometimes interact with Miss Lina and Miss Saili, I firmly stand on your side."

"Why did you suddenly start choosing sides?!"

The Elf Maiden blushed slightly.

"Master Shami, sorry, I am at your service."

"It's too late to correct that now."

"By the way, Master Shami, my journey to the stockings store isn't over. I must leave first."

The Bone Frame waved goodbye to the two and headed towards the lingerie street specializing in selling undergarments.

Leaving only Shami and Lureya.

The two exchanged a glance, held hands, and continued their stroll.

After about half an hour of exploring almost every possible location, the scenery on the streets gradually began to resemble each other, leading to aesthetic fatigue and boredom.

"Without daylight, it's difficult to see the natural beauty that appears during the day. Frequent street walks all pretty much look the same."

Shami murmured a bit and looked at Lureya.

"I'm starting to feel a bit bored too..."

The Elf Maiden punched her shoulders.

"...Shall we head back?"

The Elf Maiden hesitated for a moment.

She only felt tired of the streets but fully enjoyed these rare moments alone.

Still indulging in it.

Not wanting it to end so soon.

"How about we wander around a bit more? I want to continue exploring..."

"Okay."

The two left the bright streets and slowly headed towards the outskirts where lights had already gone out.

This is a long, winding mountain road. Walking along it in the deep night air feels refreshing and invigorating.

Both proceeded along the road, gradually reaching the middle of the mountain path.

Slowly walking along the road.

The street was lined with lampposts on both sides, but it was still quite dark; one side was a pitch-black forest, while the other was the hidden ocean with faint wave sounds echoing in the night.

Walking on the road, in the distance, one could vaguely glimpse the silhouette of the ocean.

The night breeze blew through Lureya's golden long hair, revealing two pointed ears.

Shami's gaze shifted over.

The Elf Maiden fearfully stepped back.

"What's up?"

"What's the difference between elf ears and human ears, Lureya?"

"There's not much difference; they're both meant for hearing things..."

Lureya spoke, while Shami moved closer with his face full of curiosity.

"How about letting me research a bit?"

"Huh?"

Just as the Elf Maiden spoke, Shami's hand reached for her pointy ear; suddenly, a tingly touch spread from her ear to her whole body, causing the Elf Maiden to almost lean against the wall.

"Don't do that, ears are a weak spot for many in the Elf Race!"

She tried to push Shami away, but he was already in research mode.

So, if they get attacked by elves in the future, can he target their ears?

"What degree of force can they withstand?"

"How would I know... Elves protect their ears very well, generally won't let anyone touch them..."

Yet Shami couldn't resist his urge to research, whether twisting or pulling the ears as methods seemed strange.

But changing tactics wouldn't feel odd.

"Lureya, I want to bite your ear."

The Elf Maiden looked at Shami in disbelief, her pointy ears instantly turning red.

"You're not kidding, right, Shami."

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